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Moussa Traoré (born 25 September 1936) is a Malian soldier and politician. As a Lieutenant he led the military ousting of President Modibo Keïta in 1968. Thereafter he served as Head of State (by various titles) from 1968–1979 and President of Mali from 1979 to 1991 when he was overthrown by popular protests and military coup. He was twice condemned to death in the 1990s but eventually pardoned on both occasions and freed in 2002. He has since retired from political life.

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active years end date
1991-03-26
active years start date
1968-11-19
birth date
1936-09-25
birth place
Mali, French Sudan, Kayes
military branch
Military of Mali
military rank
Major general
order in office
2nd President of Mali
party
Democratic Union of the Malian People
service end year
1976-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
service start year
1960-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
spouse
Mariam_Traor%C3%A9
successor
Alpha Oumar Konaré

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